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T.J. McFarland T.J. McFarland In setup mix
Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 9:39 AM
McFarland threw two-thirds of an inning with no hits or walks Thursday against the Mariners.
Analysis: McFarland came into the eighth inning after Jose Leclerc gave up two home runs and blew a one-run lead. McFarland put up a 3.81 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 56.2 innings last year and tallied 19 holds while pitching in high-leverage situations fairly often. He could be a primary setup man with Leclerc at least until Michel Otanez returns from a shoulder injury and is added to the mix. |
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Gio Urshela Gio Urshela Hitless in A's debut
Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 9:36 AM
Urshela started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Mariners.
Analysis: Urshela looks set as the everyday starter at third base. While he had just a .647 OPS over 128 regular-season games between Detroit and Atlanta last season, he still has as a good glove at third base. His Defensive Runs Saved ranked 18th at the position last season. |
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Luis Severino Luis Severino Fires six shutout innings
Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 9:09 AM
Severino didn't factor in the decision Thursday against Seattle after striking out six and allowing three hits and four walks over six scoreless innings.
Analysis: The right-hander was a bit wild at times with four free passes and a hit-by-pitch, but he kept the Mariners off the board by scattering the baserunners and not giving up any extra-base hits. Severino missed out on the victory since the bullpen was unable to maintain a 1-0 lead, but it was still a strong debut with the Athletics after inking a two-year, $45 million contract in December. He tentatively lines up to pitch against the Cubs next week. |
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Tyler Soderstrom Tyler Soderstrom Two homers in season opener
Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 9:08 AM
Soderstrom went 2-for-3 with two homers, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's loss against the Mariners.
Analysis: Soderstrom looks set to play everyday at first base and may get some playing time behind the plate as the third catcher. He's picking up where he left off in September, when he hit .279 with two home runs and a .852 OPS after a wrist injury in early July last season forced him to miss two months |
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Ken Waldichuk Ken Waldichuk Placed on 60-day IL
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 2:47 PM
The Athletics placed Waldichuk (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.
Analysis: After undergoing Tommy John surgery in May 2024, Waldichuk isn't expected to rejoin the Athletics until closer to midseason. The 27-year-old southpaw began throwing bullpen sessions in early March, but it will take a while for him to build to a starter's workload, if that's the role the A's have planned for him. |
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Brady Basso Brady Basso Sent to IL
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 2:42 PM
The Athletics placed Basso (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.
Analysis: Basso has been held out of action since early March due to a left shoulder strain. It's still unknown how far he is from a return to the mound, but he'll be out for at least the first couple weeks of the season. Whenever he is able to return, he'll likely be optioned out to Triple-A Las Vegas. |
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Michel Otanez Michel Otanez Lands on shelf
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 8:11 PM
The Athletics placed Otanez (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Otanez was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement on March 16 and is without a definitive timeline for a return. Once healthy, Otanez is expected to fill a high-leverage setup role in front of closer Mason Miller. |
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Zack Gelof Zack Gelof Goes on IL
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 7:54 PM
The Athletics placed Gelof (wrist) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Gelof underwent surgery Monday to address a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist, and while an official timeline hasn't been provided by the team, procedures of this sort typically entail a 6-to-8-week recovery, per Jason Burke of SI.com. His injury clears the way for 2021 first-round pick Max Muncy to be included on the Opening Day roster, though it's not clear if the 22-year-old will step in as Gelof's direct replacement at second base. The Athletics could also use Max Schuemann at the position. |
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Brett Harris Brett Harris Lands on IL
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 7:44 PM
The Athletics placed Harris (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Harris strained his left oblique in early March and hadn't appeared in a spring training game since then. The Athletics haven't offered up a timetable for his return, but he'll most likely be sidelined for much of April. Harris hit .146 with three home runs and 12 RBI over 123 plate appearances over 36 games with the Athletics in 2024. |
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Zack Gelof Zack Gelof Needs surgery for hamate fracture
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 1:29 PM
Gelof will undergo surgery Monday to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right hand, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Initial X-rays came back negative after Gelof was hit by a pitch on the right hand Wednesday, but additional imaging revealed the fracture. The 25-year-old doesn't have an official timeline for his return but should be sidelined for at least the first month of the season. |
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Zack Gelof Zack Gelof May receive further testing
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 1:35 PM
Gelof may undergo further testing on his right hand after not experiencing any improvement since getting hit by a pitch Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: X-rays on Gelof's hand came back negative after he was hit in Wednesday's Cactus League game, though he experienced a bit of swelling which doesn't seem to have gone down. The A's are slightly concerned that Gelof won't be ready for Opening Day, but there is still optimism that he'll recover in time. Max Schuemann would likely be the next man up to start at the keystone if Gelof has to miss time. |
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Shea Langeliers Shea Langeliers Hot spring at plate continues
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 11:13 PM
Langeliers went 1-for-3 with a home run in Friday's spring training win over Kansas City. He's hitting .316 (12-for-38) with two home runs this spring.
Analysis: Langeliers is set to return as the starting catcher and could improve upon the 29 home runs and .738 OPS he posted last season with the move to new more hitter-friendly home park. |
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Michel Otanez Michel Otanez Will begin season on injured list
Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 12:32 PM
Otanez (shoulder) will begin the season on the 15-day injured list, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Otanez is just a few days into a 10-day shutdown period with a right shoulder impingement, so it's not a surprise he'll require an IL stint. How long that stint lasts will depend on how Otanez's shoulder responds to rest and a subsequent throwing program. |
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Zack Gelof Zack Gelof X-rays on hand negative
Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 12:29 PM
Gelof is day-to-day after X-rays on his right hand came back negative, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Gelof was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's Cactus League game versus the Guardians but has managed to avoid a major injury. He does have some swelling in the hand, so he will be held out of baseball activities Thursday before being re-evaluated Friday. Barring a setback, Gelof should be fine for Opening Day. |
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CJ Alexander CJ Alexander Falls short of roster spot
Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 PM
The Athletics optioned Alexander to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
Analysis: Alexander was in the running for a reserve job but ultimately fell short. He will head to Las Vegas, where he'll provide depth at the corner infield and outfield spots. |
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Osvaldo Bido Osvaldo Bido Wins spot in rotation
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 9:53 PM
Bido has won a spot in the Athletics rotation, manager Mark Kotsay told Martin Gallegos of MLB.com.
Analysis: Bido entered camp with seemingly a lock on a rotation spot but has struggled with a 9.24 ERA this spring with five home runs allowed in 10.2 innings. That left a little uncertainty for his spot in the rotation until this announcement. Bido made a strong impression with a 3.41 ERA and 24.3 percent strikeout rate last season. He could be a late bloomer age 29. |
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Zack Gelof Zack Gelof Scheduled for X-rays
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 6:24 PM
Gelof will undergo precautionary X-rays on his right hand after getting hit by a pitch in Wednesday's Cactus League game versus the Guardians, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Manager Mark Kotsay said after the game that he believes Gelof will be fine and that the 25-year-old infielder was going to be replaced by a pinch-runner after his at-bat anyway. Gelof has had a solid spring so far, slashing .297/.395/.486 with eight RBI in 15 games, and the results of his X-rays will help determine his availability for Opening Day. |
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Zack Gelof Zack Gelof Hit by pitch Wednesday
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 5:31 PM
Gelof was removed in the sixth inning of Wednesday's spring game against Cleveland after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Gelof was immediately replaced by Euribiel Angeles after being hit by a pitch thrown by Paul Sewald, and an update on Gelof's right hand will be issued by the team after the game. Gelof is looking to bounce back from a 2024 campaign in which he registered a 34.4 percent strikeout rate and .632 OPS. |
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Mitch Spence Mitch Spence Beginning season in bullpen
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 12:16 PM
Spence will begin the season in the Athletics' bullpen, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The A's will go with Joey Estes as their fifth starter over Spence, who allowed nine runs (eight earned) with a 7:3 K:BB over 11.2 innings this spring. Spence is likely to operate in long relief and should be the first guy called upon when the Athletics are in need of a fill-in starter. |
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Joey Estes Joey Estes Wins final spot in rotation
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
Estes will open the season as the fifth starter in the Athletics rotation, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: He'll receive the spot over Mitch Spence, who will begin the season in the bullpen. Estes spent the bulk of the 2024 campaign in the rotation, finishing with a 5.01 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 92:27 K:BB over 127.2 innings. His leash on a starting job could be fairly short. |
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